Reid Champagne has been a writer for more than thirty-five years. He started the Always and Forever blog in November 2017 following the death of his beloved traveling companion Carolyn Marquardt, as a way to show fellow widows and widowers that life goes on.

Cindy Barks is an Arizona-based newspaper reporter, freelance travel writer, and travel blogger. Her blog, NearandFarAZ, gives readers an insider's view of the wonders of the U.S. Southwest, and a traveler's take on far-off locales from Panama to Hong Kong to the Czech Republic. Regardless of the destination, her goal is to find the perfect scenic hike, city walk, beach stroll, or road-trip jaunt, and bring it to life in her blog. Cindy's articles about outdoor adventures have appeared in numerous regional and national publications.

Kevin and Ruth Read are based in Cabri, Saskatchewan, Canada, but are often seeking out worldly locales that are off the beaten path. Married for over thirty years, they are now in their mid fifties. They love adventure travel, including hiking, camping, and exploring. And they're never afraid to try something different! Travel with Kevin and Ruth has been online for over ten years. The informative diary style of writing keeps readers tuned in to their activities on a daily basis. Attracting more than 2,000 unique readers every day, this travel website tends to appeal to the 45 to 65 age group. The detailed accounts of their RV and motorhome travel throughout North America and Mexico have prompted many of their readers to take on the same lifestyle.